FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions - Students
Q: When is the office open and where are you located?
Q: What services does the Office of Career Services provide to students?
Q: How do I make an appointment with a career counselor?
Q: How do I register with the Office of Career Services?
Q: Does the office have information on internships?
Q: Do you have applications for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.?
Q: Do you have information on grad schools?
Q: How do I sign up for a mock interview?
Q: Where can I take a career interest test such as FOCUS?
Q: Where can I get information on resumes and cover letters?
Q: Do I need to sign up for seminars in advance?
Q: What can I do with a major in …..?
Q: Do you have salary information for recent grads? For specific careers or industries?
Q: How do I upload a resume?
Q: How do I submit applications?
Q: How do I sign up for interview times?
Q: Why does my application say ‘undecided’?
Q: What if I need to cancel my interview?
| Q: When is the office open and where are you located? |
A: The Office of Career Services is open during normal University operating hours, Monday – Friday and is located at Baker University Center 533. More information is available at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/contact.cfm.
| Q: What services does the Office of Career Services provide to students? |
A: Services include Major and Career Advising, Job Search Assistance, Career Guides, Job Listings, College & Graduate School information and much more. For information on our services, visit our website at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/
| Q: How do I make an appointment with a career counselor? |
A: Call the Office of Career Services at 740-593-2909 or stop by at Baker University Center 533. Our receptionist will provide you with available appointment times. Counselors are also available for walk-in (limited) appointments. See our website at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/contact.cfm for more information.
| Q: How do I register with the Office of Career Services? |
A: To register with the Bobcat Online Job Search Program, attend a registration orientation session where you will receive a registration form. Complete and turn in the Registration Form to activate your account. Alumni are not required to attend an orientation session. See our website at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/oncampus.cfm for complete information on the job search program.
| Q: Does the office have information on internships? |
A: The Summer Job and Internship Bulletin is published online from January through May, http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/sjib.cfm. Internship listings are also available in our Career Resource Center year round. Many internships are also posted in the job database of the Bobcat Online Job Search Program. Students and alumni who register with our office have access to the job database.
| Q: Do you have applications for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.? |
A: Applications are available in the Career Resource Center in Baker University Center 533. Visit the Community and Professional Programs web site at http://www.ohiou.edu/noncredit/prep/index.html for information on test preparation courses.
| Q: Do you have information on grad schools? |
A: Yes. Visit the Career Resource Center at Baker University Center for various resources on graduate school.
| Q: How do I sign up for a mock interview? |
A: Just stop by our office at Baker University Center 533 to view available times on the Mock Interview sign-up sheet.
| Q: Where can I take a career interest test such as FOCUS? |
A: FOCUS is a web-based system that will help you in career and educational planning. Registration is required to use the program. A link to the log in page is provided at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/focus.cfm along with the Ohio University Institution Keycode. You will need this keycode to register and log in.
Schedule an appointment with a career counselor after you have completed all phases of the FOCUS program.
| Q: Where can I get information on resumes and cover letters? |
A: Handouts are available in our office and also online at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/resources.cfm. Quarterly seminars and workshops are also provided by staff members of the Office of Career Services.
| Q: Do I need to sign up for seminars in advance? |
A: No, you do not need to pre-register for seminars or workshops. For a schedule of seminars, see our web site at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/seminars.cfm.
| Q: What can I do with a major in …..? |
A: Visit our web site at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/resources.cfm for a link to a website that can help you connect majors with careers. You may also want to link to OCIS, the Ohio Career Information System. The link is available on this same page of the Career Services’ website. After reviewing this information, schedule an appointment with a career counselor to discuss your options.
| Q: Do you have salary information for recent grads? For specific careers or industries? |
A: Visit our website at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/links_plan.cfm and click on the links in the Salary/Relocation section. Information is also available in the Career Resource Center at Baker University Center 533.
| Q: How do I upload a resume? |
A: Resumes are uploaded to the eRecruiting system when using the Bobcat Online Job Search Program. The resume must be in Word format or Rich Text Format. Navigate to the Documents section of eRecruiting and choose Resume as the type of document to upload. Use the Browse button to find the file on your computer and click Open. Click on Upload and your file will be converted to a PDF file after uploading. For complete instructions on uploading & publishing your resume, view the Registration Manual online at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/
| Q: How do I submit applications? |
A: Click the Jobs & Internships button on the main navigation bar in eRecruiting and select the position that you are interested in. Click the Apply button displayed in the “How to Apply” section. (If the Apply button is not present, information is displayed indicating why you cannot currently apply for the job/internship.) The “Apply to Job/Internship” page is displayed. Select the document(s) you want to send to the employer. Click the Submit button. Complete instructions are available beginning on page 9 of the Registration Manual at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/
| Q: How do I sign up for interview times? |
A: Once you have clicked on the Applications link on the main navigational bar in eRecruiting, the applications page will display a list of your active applications. Once an employer has accepted your job application, you may sign up for an interview schedule slot. Click on the Details link for the desired position. On the “Application Details” page, under “Employer Decision,” click on the link to Sign Up for Interview. Click on the Time radio button you desire and Save. Complete instructions are available beginning on page 11 of the Registration Manual at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/
| Q: Why does my application say ‘undecided’? |
A: In a Prescreen (Closed) Schedule, employers will use “prescreening” to fill their interview schedules and will select the candidates they wish to interview. If the status of your application is ‘undecided’, the employer has not yet made a determination of your resume and application. Preselects should be submitted by employers according to the deadline date in the interviewing timeline, http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/interview_timeline.cfm. If your application status is still ‘undecided’ after the deadline date, contact our Recruiting Coordinator at 740-593-2909.
| Q: What if I need to cancel my interview? |
A: If you have previously signed up for an interview slot for a job/internship, you can cancel your interview two working days prior to the actual interview date. Simply click on the Events link on the main navigation bar. On the Events page, click on the link for the interview you wish to cancel. (Be sure to read the No Show/Late Cancellation Policy Located in the Registration Manual- http://www.ohio.edu/careers/)
Note: You will not be able to re-apply for the position.
